HERE WE GROW!

We are thrilled to announce that Fenelon Falls Registered Massage Therapy is joining forces with Kawartha Osteopathy to form: THE WELL BODY GROUP This new joint endeavour will be opening up at our beautiful new location, 17 May Street in Fenelon Falls on April 23rd, 2023.

You can use this site to book for all our services: Massage Therapy, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Counselling and Acupuncture

Registered Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. Your therapeutic massage appointment will include a clinical ass... Read More

Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with every day occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions.

Your therapeutic massage appointment will include a clinical assessment and therapeutic treatments that may include clothed muscle energy techniques and assisted stretching, Swedish and advanced therapeutic massage work, and recommendations for self-care included remedial exercises and stretches, and hydrotherapy options. Arrive early to your first appointment to complete the requisite health history form and when possible, wear loose clothing to allow for full range of motion during clothed work.


Acupuncture

The term Acupuncture was coined in the late 17th century.  Acu is Latin for Needle and puncture is English. Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners use needles with a system of integrative medicine known as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). These hair-like, very fine and thin needles are put in precise points of the body to promote, restore, and improve health, relieving pain by sti... Read More

The term Acupuncture was coined in the late 17th century.  Acu is Latin for Needle and puncture is English. Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners use needles with a system of integrative medicine known as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). These hair-like, very fine and thin needles are put in precise points of the body to promote, restore, and improve health, relieving pain by stimulating the subcutaneous tissue. Acupuncture is proven to help reduce stress by lowering stress hormones, and cortisol and boosting the release of endorphins.  This will reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acupuncture can calm the mind and results in mental clarity with the effect of tranquil, sedative action when stimulating the neural pathways. Deep relaxation or sleep is achieved by decreasing the activity of the delta and theta waves.  Energy is naturally increased when the body can rest properly. Acupuncture also increases circulation and promotes self-healing. 

Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.


Osteopathy

 Osteopathy is a manual therapy in which the practitioner works with the collective mechanics of the entire body in order to realign the anatomical structure and facilitate the body's natural ability to heal and regulate. It is safe and beneficial for people for people aged 0-100. Rather than being focused specifically on the symptomatic area - osteopathy looks to the entire framework of the bo... Read More

 Osteopathy is a manual therapy in which the practitioner works with the collective mechanics of the entire body in order to realign the anatomical structure and facilitate the body's natural ability to heal and regulate. It is safe and beneficial for people for people aged 0-100. Rather than being focused specifically on the symptomatic area - osteopathy looks to the entire framework of the body in order to address the way the body works as a whole and may be feeding into the problem. Through factors such as postural problems and asymmetry across the body, trauma, and habits, we begin to create unequal loading into our joints and cause unnatural strain on certain areas as they work to bear more load or exert more force than they are designed to. In addition, as the body makes small anatomical adjustments to cope with these structural problems and compensate for them, the pathways of communication through the body become restricted. The blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic system must travel between the muscles and bones to disperse through the body and if their pathways become restricted it can lead to a vast array of health complications beyond physical pain. Each treatment is a full body assessment and a full body treatment with the goal of restoring a healthy normal structure to the body in order to allow each joint to be loaded correctly, each muscle to have optimal tension, the blood, nerves, and lymph to flow without restriction. Once this occurs, the body has an innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate.  Conditions that could benefit from osteopathic care include:

❖    Chronic and Acute Pain

❖    Post-surgical care

❖    Arthritis

❖    Osteoporosis

❖    Scoliosis

❖    Sinus Issues

❖    TMJ problems

❖ Women’s Health

❖ Maternity Care

❖ Lactation and Breastfeeding

❖ Infant Colic

❖ Bed Wetting

❖ Sleep Conscerns

❖ Digestive problems

❖ Long Covid

❖ Auto-immune Disease

❖ Post-Concussion Syndrome

❖ Headaches, Migraines, and Vertigo

 


Counselling (Psychotherapy)

Counselling or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Counselling can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing. Problems helped by counselling include difficulties in coping with daily life and stress; the impact of trauma, medical illness or ... Read More

Counselling or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Counselling can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

Problems helped by counselling include difficulties in coping with daily life and stress; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety. Counsellors may use a variety of different approaches to help their clients work through and overcome their challenges such as dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, compassion focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.

**Select this option for a counsellor with a Registered Psychotherapist designation


Counselling (RSW)

Counselling or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Counselling can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing. Problems helped by counselling include difficulties in coping with daily life and stress; the impact of trauma, medical illness or ... Read More

Counselling or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Counselling can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

Problems helped by counselling include difficulties in coping with daily life and stress; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety. Counsellors may use a variety of different approaches to help their clients work through and overcome their challenges such as dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, compassion focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and narrative therapy.

** Select this option for a counsellor with a Registered Social Worker designation

Sydney is a Registered Massage Therapist. She is excited to be working at The Well Body Group and helping people work towards their health goals.

Sydney is a Registered Massage Therapist. She is excited to be working at The Well Body Group and... Read More

Mia is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and is a part of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. Prior to that she graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with BA in Arts and Contemporary Studies in 2018.

In her youth Mia was a competitive gymnast. Sport and competition fuelled her but injuries started to take over. She sought help from various types of practitioners, finding osteopathy to provide her with the most relief. As she navigated her own journey of healing and recovery she became keenly interested in helping others do the same. Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy that works to improve motion of tissues and joints, with the intention of bringing balance into the body. When there is improved motion and balance the body is better able to self heal and regulate as it was designed to.

With a strong understanding of functional anatomy and physiology Mia is trained to look at the body as a whole, seeing how everything is connected. She applies this to treating each individual patient, finding the roots of their symptoms. Mia is very excited to support you in your own journey of healing.

Mia is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy ... Read More

Stacey Gudmundsson MSW, RSW has worked with children, youth and their families for twelve years. In the last year, she has expanded to working with adults and couples, and has completed additional training in couples and family therapy through the University of Guelph.

Stacey has experience supporting complex mental health and wellbeing issues, and is comfortable working with clients who are, or who have, experienced trauma, complex family systems issues, and life transitions (including grief and loss). She has specific training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, working with children who have been sexually abused or who have sexual behaviour problems, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Stacey’s focus during therapy is to create a collaborative environment where individuals can work at their own pace, while being supported, challenged and celebrated.

Stacey Gudmundsson MSW, RSW has worked with children, youth and their families for twelve years. ... Read More

Life moves extremely fast. We get used to making decisions in a split second. Self-care is often placed on the back burner. Many people do not pause to consider their own mental wellbeing and it is no wonder that we can all end up experiencing stress, fatigue, anxiety, or depression at some point in our adult lives. Tina is a Registered Psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience and what she offers is a safe, non-judgmental approach to help you learn and practice skills that are intended to slow down our overactive minds. She invite clients to consider how their thinking affects their overall mood and in turn, their behaviour and choices. The overall goal is to assist her clients with having more control over their thoughts and emotions and being more present in their lives. She can assist with life transitions, making positive changes and helping guide people to practice better self-care and feel more balanced. If you are interested in hearing more about her experience, approaches, or just to connect to see if you believe psychotherapy can assist you, contact her for a free ten-minute consultation.

Life moves extremely fast. We get used to making decisions in a split second. Self-care is often ... Read More

Jessica graduated with honours from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College in 2009 and has been practising for 14 years. While on a 6 month volunteering excursion to Tanzania, Africa she had the epiphany that she wanted to change her life entirely and become a massage therapist. She acted on her intuition, quit her job, and enrolled in the massage therapy program. Jessica’s passion for her work and her caring attitude with her clients shows that she made the right choice! She is constantly learning and looking to upgrade her skills and is certified in Acupressure, Reiki levels 1 and 2, and Dolphin (yes, it’s called that - ask Jess what it is!) to further serve her clients’ massage therapy needs.

Jessica graduated with honours from the Massage Therapy program at Georgian College in 2009 and h... Read More

Tessa is a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner and a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in 2021. Prior to that she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, with a Minor in Psychology from McMaster University, where she graduated with Honors in 2016. She recently completed additional studies working within the paediatric and infant population and obtained her specialization in Infant Osteopathy in 2023.

 

Growing up, Tessa was passionate about athletics - she played competitive soccer for the Flamborough region for 8 years and played for the McMaster Varsity Rugby team while completing her undergraduate degree. Her passion for sports and fitness led her to seek an education studying the human body and how to maintain health and wellness at a level that allows the body to thrive.

 

In recent years, after giving birth to her own 2 children and seeing firsthand the significant impact pregnancy and childbirth can have on both maternal and infant bodies, Tessa has taken a special interest in working with women and their infants through pregnancy and post-partum to help them maintain optimal health as they navigate this major life change. By addressing any structural misalignment that occurs along the pathway of pregnancy and childbirth and working with both mom and baby, Tessa is able to help treat pregnancy-related aches and pains and ensure proper pelvic alignment for optimal delivery, and aid in postpartum care. She is also able to help with a range of postpartum concerns such as lactation and latching, infant tongue ties, infant colic and digestive problems, infant sleep problems and many other concerns that may arise along the journey of motherhood.

Tessa’s treatments focus on bringing the body into structural alignment so that all parts can work together optimally. Her treatments are patient–centred and individually customized to each patient’s unique needs. Regardless of the condition that brings you in, Tessa works with the whole body to restore its structural integrity and remove restrictions to health so that the body is able to self-heal and sustain health.

Tessa is a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner and a member of the Ontario Osteopathic Association. S... Read More

I am so pleased to be opening my massage practice in Fenelon Falls. My family roots stretch back many generations in this area, which motivated me to move here permanently in 2012 while completing my training and working in Northern Alberta. I graduated from the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy in 2016 at the top of my class, and completed a second diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2017. In 2018 I registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and am happy to now be accepting new clients.

I am often asked why I chose to pursue massage therapy at this point in my life. After years of high-stress desk jobs, I needed to create a work life that was both meaningful to others and fulfilling for me. I feel passionately about supporting the people in my community in living their best lives by promoting physical and emotional well-being. I feel I can best do this by helping you gain and maintain strength, flexibility and mobility to allow you to do the things you want to do in life without pain or restriction. Together, we can work to help you gain and maintain good physical capacity for the activities you are passionate about.

I am so pleased to be opening my massage practice in Fenelon Falls. My family roots stretch back ... Read More

About Barbara Barbara Park is a Registered Acupuncturist. In good standing with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). She benefited early on from owning her own business and working in the service industry for over 15 years. Passionate about compassion was her driving force to go back to school, driving from Lindsay to Barrie, Ontario for 2 &½ years. She graduated in December 2020 with honours from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario with a Diploma in the Advanced Acupuncture Program. She received invaluable practical experience as the foundation of expert clinical training with traditional Chinese medicine integrative healthcare. Passionate about helping people with various ailments to create goals with her patients to treat, relieving physical and emotional pain. Barbara will provide you with compassion and devotion in a relaxing environment with the goal of treating your condition. Barbara enjoys spending time with family, friends and her two dogs.

About Barbara Barbara Park is a Registered Acupuncturist. In good standing with the College of Tr... Read More

Tanya has been practicing Massage Therapy for 15 years. During the first 5 years of her career she worked in sports injury clinic in Waterloo where she developed a clinical approach in assessment and treatment of a vast array of soft tissue injuries. Following her time in Waterloo, she returned to her home town of Fenelon Falls to start a family and open her own home-based massage therapy business which has now grown to become the founding roots of the well body group. Over the course of her career, Tanya has had the privilege of teaching other up and coming RMTs and has won several awards for her practice in the Kawartha Lakes. She is passionate about family and community and is so excited to be giving back to the community in which she was born and raised by opening a clinic that can offer full service healthcare to the people of Fenelon Falls.

Tanya has been practicing Massage Therapy for 15 years. During the first 5 years of her career sh... Read More

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